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What is a Telomere & What is its function?

Telomeres, the specific DNA-protein structures found at the ends of both chromosome, protect from degradation, repair, and fusion. Telomeres play an important role in preserving information on our genome.

Each time a cell divides and replicates, the DNA at the end of the telomeres shorten. Since cell division happens throughout life, telomeres get shorter as we age. When the telomere runs out, the cell becomes inactive or dies, which leads to disease. Telomeres get shorter each time a cell copies itself, but the important DNA stays intact. Eventually, telomeres get too short to do their job, causing our cells to age and stop functioning properly. Therefore, telomeres act as the aging clock inside every cell.


Lifestyle factors such as smoking, lack of physical activity, obesity, stress, exposure to pollution, etc. can potentially increase the rate of telomere shortening, cancer risk, and pace of aging. There is growing evidence lifestyle factors such as these may affect the the health and lifespan of an individual by by affecting telomere length. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3370421/


Lengthening your telomeres naturally

Telomere length is positively associated with the consumption of foods high in Vitamin C, polyphenols, and anthocyanins; as well as sleep and reduce stress. Whereas it is inversely associated with the consumption of of alcohol, red meats, and processed meats.


With the proper Telomere Support, such as Premere, one can possibly lengthen their telomeres and slow down the aging process.


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